Fairfield Co. deputies continue homicide investigation of 21-year-old Charlotte woman
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the death of a Hispanic 21-year-old Thelma Alejandra Villegas Rios.
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‘Operation Clear Track’ kicks off Rail Safety Week
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s Rail Safety Week in South Carolina. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies kicked off “Operation Clear Track.” The idea is to promote awareness of railroad crossing laws and prevent railway accidents. Federal research shows every three hours in the United States a person or vehicle is hit by a train. Numbers…
State-wide burglary ring ends after Orangeburg suspect is arrested
A burglary ring has ended after Orangeburg deputies arrest an individual connected to state-wide cases of burglaries.
Study: Air pollution particles may reach fetuses in the womb
New evidence has been found that air pollution can breach a mother’s placenta and potentially reach fetuses in the womb, raising the possibility of future health problems.
Pedestrian hit by car during deadly accident
SCHP Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) — -According to the SC Highway Patrol around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon a pedestrian was walking eastward along North Pine Street when officials say that unidentified individual was struck by an oncoming car. Troopers say the driver of the car is 37 year old Mariam Sanchez who was driving a 2017 Honda SUV. Authorities say she was…
Columbia PD receives federal grant to create unit to fight gun violence
The Crime Gun Intelligence Unit is focused on improving collection and analysis involving gun crimes
With gun crime on the rise in Columbia, the Columbia Police Department is taking action to stop the problem right at the source.
Midlands school districts announce makeup days for Hurricane Dorian
Local Midland school districts announce their makeup days from Hurricane Dorian for faculty and students.
Chapin couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
Tuesday marks an important milestone for one Chapin couple, as they celebrate 70 years of marriage.
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) — Tuesday marks an important milestone for one Chapin couple, as they celebrate 70 years of marriage. Harold and Susie Hoffman were married 70 years ago on Sept. 24 in a small town in Illinois. After living in Pittsburgh for most of their marriage, they moved to South Carolina about 30 years ago. But it all…
Lexington man dies days after encounter with deputies
A Lexington man who collapsed on September 18th during an encounter with Lexington deputies has died, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher.
Jury to decide life or death for bank robber who killed 2
The same jury that found a North Carolina man guilty of killing two employees during a South Carolina bank robbery will now decide whether he is executed for the crimes.
